With many educational institutions across B.C. open to returning students this fall, parents of school-aged children have had to face the difficult decision of whether to send their child back to...

A successful business sale rarely happens by chance. Whether you are planning an eventual exit or preparing for an active transaction, this article explores the essential legal and practical steps that can...

Kelley Cho analyzes the decision of Sui v HungryPanda Tech Ltd, 2024 BCSC 1856, and the importance of clear employment agreements.

When people think of separation or divorce, they often think of two people aggressively fighting over their respective rights to finances, and access to shared children

"If I knew then what I know now …" is a common refrain among family law clients, heard again and again by counsel.

Traveling with a child can be a rewarding experience, but when separated parents are involved, the process can become complex.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) was established to shed light on the painful legacy of residential schools and to provide a pathway for reconciliation between Indigenous and

On January 16, 2024, IRCC introduced its renewed Policy on Francophone Immigration, which aims to expand initiatives that support the growth of French-speaking communities across Canada...

In our last blog post, we mentioned Step Code upgrades and their role in the future of construction in British Columbia. This post aims to explain what Step code upgrades are, where British Columbia in the upgrade path.

A personal injury settlement is typically broken down into five main heads of damage:

This case resulted in an award to the Plaintiff of $70,000 in damages for their pain and suffering.

Know your rights, who's responsible, and what steps to take after an accident.

Today's blog post provides three reasons why treatment is so important to your personal injury claim.

The construction industry in Canada is facing a significant challenge: a shortage of skilled workers. According to BuildForce Canada, the industry will need to recruit 309,000 new construction workers over the next decade...

With the new $100,000 H1B fee, many U.S. employers are rethinking global hiring.

Increasingly, scam victims have asked Watson Goepel LLP's Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group to help recover funds stolen from a bank account.

Typically you will feel the onset of your injuries shortly after an accident occurs. You will likely seek medical attention and begin treatment for these injuries,...

When incorporating a new business, budget-conscious entrepreneurs typically, and understandably, focus on minimizing costs.

Recovering unpaid invoices can be critical to protecting your business’s cash flow. This article outlines when litigation may be necessary, how the process works in British Columbia...

When parents provide financial support to their adult children, is it a loan or a gift? While the question might seem straightforward...